Rehan i-Reader 2 User manual

i-Reader 2
USER MANUAL

Table of contents
1 Foreword........................................................................................................................
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2 Intended purpose and patient population ..................................................................
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3 Package contents..........................................................................................................
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4 Safety .............................................................................................................................
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5 Overview and description ............................................................................................ 6
Device overview ..............................................................................................................
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Control panel...................................................................................................................
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Side connections............................................................................................................. 7
Rear connections ............................................................................................................
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6 Rechargeable battery....................................................................................................
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Charging the battery........................................................................................................
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Battery empty ..................................................................................................................
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Battery saver ................................................................................................................... 8
Storage conditions ..........................................................................................................
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First time use.................................................................................................................
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General controls............................................................................................................
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Turning the i-Reader 2 on and off ...................................................................................
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Change the volume ......................................................................................................... 9
Change reading speed....................................................................................................
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Play/pause control...........................................................................................................
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Stop reading.................................................................................................................... 9
Navigation keys............................................................................................................... 9
Spoken instructions.........................................................................................................
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Retrieve battery status ....................................................................................................
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Retrieve date and time .................................................................................................... 9
9 Start mode ...................................................................................................................
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Scan document .............................................................................................................
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Save document .............................................................................................................
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Open document browser...............................................................................................
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Change system language ............................................................................................. 10
Change system voice.................................................................................................... 10
Turn automatic language detection on or off.................................................................
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Scan document in column mode...................................................................................
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Open menu ...................................................................................................................
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Read this manual carefully before using the i-Reader 2.
Keep the user manual for future reference.

10 Read aloud mode ........................................................................................................ 11
Pause/Play reading ....................................................................................................... 11
Stop reading.................................................................................................................. 11
Navigating in the document........................................................................................... 11
Spell words.................................................................................................................... 11
Change reading voice ................................................................................................... 11
11 Document browser......................................................................................................
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Open Document brower ................................................................................................
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Navigating between documents ....................................................................................
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Open document.............................................................................................................
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Close document ............................................................................................................
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Delete document ...........................................................................................................
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Adjust filename.............................................................................................................. 12
Close Document browser..............................................................................................
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External media ..............................................................................................................
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Importing document from external media......................................................................
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Exporting document to external media..........................................................................
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Backup all documents to external media ...................................................................... 13
Restore backup .............................................................................................................
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12 Menu ...........................................................................................................................
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Open menu ...................................................................................................................
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Navigating in the menu .................................................................................................
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Firmware .......................................................................................................................
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Date
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Time... ...........................................................................................................................
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Factory defaults............................................................................................................. 14
First time use message .................................................................................................
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Battery saver .................................................................................................................
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13 Transport......................................................................................................................
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14 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................
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15 Recycling .....................................................................................................................
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16 Warranty.......................................................................................................................
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17 Regulations.................................................................................................................. 16
18 Technical information .................................................................................................
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19 Supplier information ...................................................................................................
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20 Manufacturer information...........................................................................................
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This document concerns the original general user manual,
has been prepared by and is commissioned by Rehan Electronics Ltd.
The i-Reader 2 product name is a trademark of Rehan Electronics Ltd.
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1 Foreword
This user manual is intended for end users as support for the use and maintenance of the
i-Reader 2. Read this manual carefully before use and observe all safety instructions to
prevent damage to your health, the device or the environment.
The i-Reader 2 is a text-to-speech device incorporating many languages with selectable
male and female voices. The i-Reader 2 comes with a built-in battery as standard, so you
can use it on the go as easily as you use it at home.
If you have any questions after reading this manual, please contact your supplier. You will
find this information on the back of the manual.
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Intended Purpose and patient population
The i-Reader 2 is an assistive product for persons with any kind of reading disability, for
example low vision, dyslexia, motor impairment or other reading impairment such as
aphasia
. It is developed for indoor use only, in professional and home-healthcare
environments.
The device is easy to use and it could be used by any person over 6 years old.
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Package Contents
• i-Reader 2 device
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Power adapter with power cord
• Headphone
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Carrying case
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User manual
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Important instructions and warnings are placed in black-outlined areas such as
this one.
Children under 6 years or people with intellectual disabilities may only use the
i-Reader 2 if they are supervised by a person designated for their safety.

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Safety
Important! Please note the following instructions for safety and quality reasons:
• Always adjust the volume of the i-Reader 2 to an acceptable level that isn’t distorting
the sound. High sound levels can cause permanent damage to your hearing.
•
During use your hearing gets used to the volume of the device. If you raise
the sound in these cases it can still be harmful to your hearing. To protect
yourself against this, set the volume to a safe level before your ears get used to the
sound and do not raise it further.
•
Do not look directly into the LED-light from a short distance. This may cause serious
injury to the eyes.
•
Avoid touching the lens as doing so can reduce the scanning quality.
• Do not use this device if it has a damaged plug or power cord, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged by falling.
•
Always use the i-Reader 2 at a reasonably constant temperature between 5 °C and
40 °C / 41°F and 104°F.
•
The i-Reader 2 requires little to no maintenance. If you want to clean the outside of the
device, only use a soft dry cloth. Never use water, alcohol, acetone or other cleaning
agents
. Cleaning can only be done when the adapter is unplugged.
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Always switch off the i-Reader 2 if you are not using it.
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Only use the manufacturers supplied adapter or equivalent type described in this
manual to charge the device.
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Do not expose the i-Reader 2 to direct sunlight and extreme or rapidly changing
temperatures or humidity.
• Only use the i-Reader 2 in dry rooms, not in a bathroom or outside.
• Do not place your i-Reader 2 next to or on a heat source.
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Place the device on a stable, horizontal surface so that the device cannot fall.
•
Pay attention to the connected cables of the adapter and headphones. These cables
can pose a risk to your safety.
•
Use precautions for implanted devices, like a pacemaker. Maintain at least 15cm / 6
inches between the speaker or headphone and the implanted device. See magnetic
strength details in the technical information. If in doubt, contact your
specialist.
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Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided
because it could result in improper operation.
•
Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified or provided by
the manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased electromagnetic emissions
or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper
operation.
•
Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables
and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of
the i-Reader, including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of
the performance of this equipment could result.
•
Active mobile phones in the area can cause malfunctions due to interference.
•
The floor should be made of wood, concrete, or ceramic tile. If floors are covered with
synthetic material, the relative humidity should be at least 30% to prevent electrostatic
discharges.
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Overview and description
Device overview
Figure 1: Top view
The scanning camera with integrated LED lights is positioned into the device when it is not
in use or in transport position. The camera arm is located at the left side of the device and
must be lifted to bring it into reading position. The speaker is located at the bottom right
side. There are tactile document placement markers at the top left side and on the bottom
side of the camera area to align your document.
Control panel
Figure 2: Front view
All user controls are positioned at the front of the device. The functions of these buttons
vary as a result of the mode the device is in. Read this manual for the functionality of the
user controls.
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Side connections
Figure 3: Right side view
At the front right side there is a rectangular slotted hole with a USB2 connection.
The
headphone connection is located at the lower right side and is detected as a round hole.
Rear connections
Figure 4: Rear view
The power adapter input is located at the upper left side and is detected as a rectangular
box with a small hole to connect the power adapter output plug.
Below the power plug is a HDMI connection for an external monitor. To the right of the HDMI
connector is a VGA connector. While it is present on the board, it has no function and hence
cannot be used to connect a monitor to it. In the middle are 2 additional USB connections.
These could be used for a USB mouse to control the font size when using a VGA or LCD
monitor.
At the lower right side there are 2 round connections. At the left is the green audio line-
output. Use this line-output for external audio equipment only, do not use the headphone
with this connector. The pink connection has no function, it is part of the integrated PC
board and is reserved for possible future upgrades.
At the upper right side, above the two audio outputs, there is a switch to turn the LED lights
next to the camera on or off. This way, the lights can be turned off to reduce reflections for
better text recognition quality when reading glossy paper.
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6 Rechargeable battery
The i-Reader 2 has an integrated Li-ion battery. Enjoy the use of the device even when the
direct power is unavailable.
Charging the battery
Charging the battery is managed by the internal system and might take up to 6 hours
depending on the charge state. The light indicator inside the ON/OFF button shows the
charging status of the device when the power adapter is connected:
Light
State
Battery empty
If the battery runs out, the device will indicate this with the message “Low battery.
Connect
adapter”.
When the battery runs empty, the device will turn itself off. The switch-off tone is audible,
and the green light indication of the ON/OFF button will switch off.
Battery saver
The i-Reader 2 has a smart battery power control and will automatically turn off the device
if it hasn’t been used for 30 minutes. An indication tone will be heard and the device will
turn off.
Storage conditions
To prolong your battery’s lifespan when the device is stored for longer periods, it is
advisable to charge the battery to approximately 50% charge. Recharge the battery to this
level every half year. Keep the storage temperature to room temperature or below.
High
temperatures will negatively affect the self-discharge of the battery.
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First time use
Unpack the device and place it on a stable surface. Connect the power adapter and switch
on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button until a 4-tone sound is audible. The integrated
battery will be automatically charged.
The i-Reader 2 will start, and a ticking clock signal is audible. When the device is ready it
will read aloud the first-use instructions and safety notice.
This message is only read aloud once and could be interrupted by pressing the STOP
button. Read the menu chapter to turn the first time use message on for the next time you
turn the i-Reader 2 on.
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Green
The device is switched on, charging is managed by the internal system
Blue The device is switched off and charging
Off
The device is switched off, battery is full of charge
Red The battery is empty. Connect the adapter to charge the battery
Red (blinking) The device is not able to run on battery power, only with the adapter

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General controls
Turning the i-Reader 2 on and off
At the left of the control panel is the ON/OFF button. Press the button until an audible tone
is heard. This will switch the device on or off.
Change the volume
To the right of the on/off button you will find 2 turn knobs. The top knob is the volume
control. Turn clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease.
Change reading speed
To the right of the on/off you will find 2 turn knobs. The bottom knob is the reading speed
control. Turn clockwise to increase the reading speed and counterclockwise to decrease.
Note that the reading speed control has an indication notch that indicates the normal
reading speed.
Play/pause control
To the right side of the turn knobs there is a triangular PLAY button to start or pause the
read aloud mode.
Stop reading
To the right of the PLAY button you will find the STOP button to stop the current action.
Navigation keys
On the right side of the control panel you will find 4 navigation keys: UP, DOWN, LEFT and
RIGHT.
Spoken instructions
It’s important to understand the operating modes which are described in the next chapters.
The device contains a spoken manual to explain all available features for each mode. If
you need any help, press the PLAY and DOWN key at the same time to get access to the
spoken instructions.
Retrieve battery status
Short press the ON/OFF button to hear the current battery charge status.
Retrieve date and time
Press the PLAY and RIGHT buttons simultaneously to hear the current date and time.
If the date and time are incorrect they can be set in the menu. See Chapter 12 for more
information.
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Start mode
The Start mode is the mode the i-Reader 2 starts in when you turn the device on. In this
mode you can have the following controls:
Scan document
Switch on the device and put the camera in reading position. Align your document with the
document placement markers. Press the PLAY button to scan the document. The device
will sound a capture sound and starts ticking to indicate it is processing the document.
Press the STOP button to cancel processing. Once scanned, the read aloud mode will
start automatically. See Chapter 10 Read aloud mode for more information.
Save document
Press the PLAY and STOP buttons simultaneously to scan and save a document on the
internal storage. Follow the device instructions to scan multiple pages if you so desire.
Open document browser
Press the LEFT and RIGHT buttons simultaneously to open the document browser.
See
Chapter 11 Document browser for more information.
Change system language
Press the STOP and UP buttons or STOP and DOWN buttons simultaneously to change
the system language.
Change system voice
Press the STOP and LEFT buttons or STOP and RIGHT buttons simultaneously to change
the system voice.
Turn automatic language detection on or off
Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously to turn automatic language detection
on or off. If this is turned on, the device will process the text and read it in the observed
language of the document. If this is turned off, the device will process the text according to
the selected system language and system voice. If automatic language detection fails, turn
automatic language detection off.
Scan document in column mode
Press the PLAY and LEFT buttons simultaneously to scan the document in column mode.
Use this if the device doesn’t read documents such as invoices or bank receipts as
expected.
Open menu
Press the UP and LEFT buttons simultaneously to open the menu. The menu allows you to
check the software version, set the date and time and reset the device to factory defaults.
See Chapter 12 Menu for more information.
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